Papaya - Curd Curry

Also known as Pulisseri/ Moru Curry in different parts of Kerala :)

Ingredients (Serves 3 to 4 people)

Chopped Raw Papaya: 1 Cup
Thick Curd: 1/2 Cup
Grated Coconut: 1/2 Cup
Green Chilly: 3 - 4
Ginger :1 Small Piece
Cumin Seeds: 1/4 Tea Spoon

Papaya tree

Turmeric Powder: 1/2 Tea Spoon
Red chilly Powder: 1/2 Tea Spoon
Dried Red Chilly: 3 - 4
Mustard Seeds: 1/2 Tea Spoon
Coconut Oil :2 Table Spoon
Salt
Water
Curry Leaves

Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Method

Cook the chopped papaya adding turmeric powder, red chilly powder, salt and water
Grind together coconut, green chilly, cumin seeds, ginger and curd
Once the papaya cooks well and the coconut paste
Add curry leaves and allow it to boil
Once it starts to boil switch off the flame
To a pan pour coconut oil and add mustard seeds to it
Once it finishes popping add dried red chilly and saute till it becomes brown in color
Add this to the curry
Serve hot with rice